Windows 11, Part 3, Personalization

Windows 11, Part 3, Personalization

Today’s guide dives into personalizing Windows 11, starting with applying Themes, which now include enhanced color palettes and wallpapers. Users can easily change themes, customize desktop backgrounds, and avoid unreadable text by choosing contrasting colors. The Taskbar’s functionality expands with configurable Widgets for quick information access and the “Task view” for multiple desktops. Users can personalize these features without harm to their systems, and the changes are easily reversible.

Windows 11, Part 1, Start Menu

Windows 11, Part 1, Start Menu

Ron shares their experience with Windows 11, noting the new Start Menu and taskbar layout. Users with Windows 10 can remain comfortable until October 14, 2025, when support ends. Detailed instructions on customizing the Start Menu’s pinned apps area are provided. The author seeks feedback on Windows 11 and potential interest in a podcast discussing tech topics.

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Everything for Windows

  I mentioned “Everything for Windows” in one of the “Sites in Review” series a couple of weeks ago. A reader emailed and said, “Ron, I cannot find your article from 2023 about ‘Everything.’” She continued, “Could you shoot me a copy of it?” Well, of course, I would email her a copy. However, after…

2023 Sites in Review, Part 2

2023 Sites in Review, Part 2

In Part 2, the author shares a variety of useful links used in their previous articles. These include cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive, as well as applications such as BitWarden, Chrome Remote Desktop, DuckDuckGo, and Trello. They also mention tools for additional security and document recovery. The readers are encouraged to explore these resources and share any feedback or corrections.

Goodbye to 2023

Goodbye to 2023

It is that time again. The air is turning crisper than you may care for, with maybe some snow depending on where you are. The year is winding down faster than a runaway software application. It is time to take stock of the tech landscape, admire its triumphs, and shrug its flops before we dive…